Dina Mabel
A loan of $1,500 helps to buy 15 cylinders of propane gas to increase inventory.
Dina Mabel's story
Dina is legally married, but she separated from her husband. He lives abroad and provides financial support for the care of their son who is a minor. Dina lives with her son, and her parents and a sister who help to cover the household expenses.
Dina runs a business distributing propane gas in her community; she also sells clothing. With these businesses, she is able to generate the earnings necessary to fulfill her obligations. She initiated the gas distribution three years ago and the clothing sales just a year ago. She works from 7a.m. to 4p.m. Her work advantage is that she has a very long list of clients. She has no employees.
Dina is requesting a loan to strengthen her business. She'll invest in 15 cylinders of propane gas to increase inventory, which will allow her to tend to more clients, and, potentially increase her sales and earnings.
She aspires to having a much bigger business, including shoe sales, and having a more stable income so she can move forward in life together with her son.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerBeatriz Yuste. View original language description.